Tallassee Shoals

Jackson County, Georgia (near Athens)

River/Stream: Middle Oconee River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
48 ft
Dam Length
550 ft
Reservoir Storage
500 acre-ft
Year Completed
1986
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
35,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2023-03-21

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
GA00845
State
Georgia (GA)
Coordinates
33.99153, -83.50234
Age
40 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.